James Corden has paid an emotional tribute to the people of Manchester after 19 people were killed in a terror attack.

A further 59 people were left injured after the attack at an Ariana Grande concert.

The Late Late Show host sent a message to the people affected by the attack while filming his US talk show.

He told his viewers: "Many of you won't have ever been to Manchester, but you will definitely have heard of it. It's famous all over the world for so many wonderful things, great football teams; Man City, Man United, it's famous for incredible music; Oasis and Joy Division, it was the birth place of the leader of the suffragettes, it's the home of the inventor of the first computer, it's a place full of comedy and curries, and character.

Ariana had been performing tonight just minutes before an explosion was heard (Image: @mrnickynack / instagram)

The Dangerous Woman star had left the stage at the time of the attack (Image: @mrnickynack / instagram)

"But when I think of Manchester, the place that I know, I think of the people there, and I'm telling you, a more tight-knit group of people you will be hard pressed to find. Strong, proud, caring people with community at its core, and it was even possible, the spirit of the people of Manchester will grow even stronger this evening.

"My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Manchester tonight, all of the staff at the MEN Arena, all of the security teams, the emergency services, Ariana and her team, and all of those families affected by tonight. We'll all go to bed holding our little ones even tighter this evening."

His voice broke as he spoke about the city and Mancunians’ strong spirit.

(Image: MEN)

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He said: "While taping our show earlier tonight, we heard the horrific news coming out of Manchester in England, that there had been an incident at Ariana Grande’s concert.

"We still have no real information about what’s happening. All we know is the tragic news that there are multiple fatalities and many injuries.

"It shocks me every time we hear this sort of news. Attacks like this can happen...but especially when there will be so many children at this concert tonight."